Fair Isaac Corporation (FICO) reported strong Q4 results, driven by its core credit scoring business and new licensing models. However, analyst questions during the earnings call revealed deeper concerns about growth sustainability, regulatory hurdles, and market concentration risks.
FICO expands the reach of its latest credit scoring model among community lenders and forms a strategic global partnership with Tech Mahindra to accelerate AI-driven digital transformation in financial services.
Real estate mogul Grant Cardone has ignited a fierce debate by labeling credit scores a system designed to perpetuate debt, arguing true wealth is built on assets that bypass traditional credit checks. The controversial claim has drawn both support from anti-debt figures and sharp criticism from those who see it as out-of-touch advice for the average earner.
As the housing market evolves, a three-digit number remains the decisive factor for mortgage seekers. The latest FICO scoring model now considers rental history, potentially opening doors for millions of aspiring homeowners.
A new analysis reveals a stark geographic divide in credit health, with residents in several Southern states facing higher long-term mortgage costs due to lower average credit scores, while Northern states benefit from more favorable rates.
Fair Isaac Corporation (FICO), the analytics software giant behind the ubiquitous credit score, has seen its shares retreat from multi-year highs. This pullback has investors debating whether the dip presents a rare entry point or signals that the stock's premium valuation is finally facing a reality check.
Fair Isaac Corporation (FICO) shares have retreated from recent highs, prompting investors to reassess the valuation of the credit-scoring giant. With the stock down over 13% in the past month, we examine whether the dip presents a strategic entry point or confirms concerns that the rally has run its course.
KTM's preliminary 2025 financial results reveal a steep decline in revenue and sales, casting doubt on the efficacy of recent restructuring efforts and raising questions about the brand's near-term recovery trajectory.
Equifax closed 2025 with stronger-than-expected results, fueled by its Workforce Solutions and USIS divisions. While navigating a choppy mortgage landscape, the credit bureau is betting on proprietary data and AI to drive future growth, even as rising FICO royalty costs pressure reported margins.
Newmont Corporation faces heightened volatility as investors weigh gold price swings, integration of Newcrest assets, and cost pressures ahead of its February 2026 earnings report. The stock's recent pullback underscores the market's sensitivity to both macroeconomic factors and company-specific execution risks.
A sudden reduction in your credit limit can strike even responsible borrowers, damaging scores and financial flexibility. We explore the systemic triggers and strategic steps to mitigate the impact.
AI chip challenger Cerebras Systems has nearly tripled its valuation in just over four months, raising $1 billion in a late-stage round led by Tiger Global. The massive funding underscores the fierce competition and strategic maneuvering in the high-stakes AI infrastructure sector.
Aviation services giant AAR has significantly expanded its maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) facility in Oklahoma City, adding over 80,000 square feet and creating 200 jobs. The move deepens a key partnership with Alaska Airlines and underscores the industry's shift towards digital, efficient operations.
For the first time in roughly two decades, Taiwan has surpassed mainland China as the largest country weighting in the MSCI Emerging Markets Index. The shift, driven by the outperformance of Taiwan's AI-focused tech giants, underscores the immense influence of benchmark providers on global capital allocation and spotlights a significant realignment within emerging markets.
Despite a recent 4.8% weekly slide, institutional backers of Tabcorp Holdings (ASX:TAH) remain significant beneficiaries of the stock's 35% annual gain. With institutions controlling 64% of shares, their influence on board decisions is substantial, though recent volatility underscores the risks of concentrated ownership.
As Kennametal prepares to report earnings, its reaffirmed quarterly dividend underscores financial stability. Yet, with shares having rallied sharply, investors are weighing whether the industrial toolmaker's modest growth outlook justifies its valuation and what its capital priorities truly are.
A new analysis from Goldman Sachs underscores how the high cost of homeownership in areas with top-tier public schools creates a dual barrier to wealth building and educational access for many American families.
As the software sector slumps, Palantir's standout quarterly performance, fueled by tangible AI results, underscores a growing market divide and raises the bar for peers.
Rocket Lab demonstrates its rapid-launch capabilities with two successful Electron missions, even as a test anomaly for its larger Neutron rocket underscores the challenges of developing next-generation reusable launch vehicles.
TerraForm Power has purchased the massive Steward Creek Solar development in Illinois from Hexagon Energy, a deal that significantly expands its pre-construction portfolio and underscores the scale of new renewable infrastructure needed to meet rising U.S. power demand.
